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GOP Sen. James Lankford defends Zelenskyy as Trump officials question his leadership
Sen. Lankford said that Zelenskyy is "rightfully concerned" about Russia reneging on agreements as some Trump officials questioned his leadership.NBC News - 22h -
GOP Sen. Lankford defends measles vaccine amid outbreak: ‘I think it’s very important’
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he will continue to encourage his constituents to get the measles vaccine amid growing outbreaks in the U.S.NBC News - 1d -
Sen. Lankford: ‘I don’t agree’ with calls for Zelenskyy to resign
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) says he disagrees with Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) call for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to change or step down, ...NBC News - 1d -
Sen. Mark Kelly calls Trump-Zelenskyy meeting a "dumpster fire of diplomacy"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the heated Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a ...CBS News - 22h -
Sen. Mark Kelly calls Trump-Zelenskyy meeting a "dumpster fire of diplomacy"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the heated Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a ...CBS News - 22h -
‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting
Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks. US politics live – latest updates Democratic lawmakers rushed to defend ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘He defended our honour’: Ukraine reacts to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump
Back home there was widespread support for Ukraine’s president, but also dismay at his car-crash encounter in the Oval Office. Ukrainians have rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his mauling ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russian official applauds Trump's feud with Zelenskyy at the White House
Russian official Dmitry Medvedev applauded President Trump's bombastic reaction as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed with Vice President JD Vance. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Sam ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy for disregarding advice before meeting
Officials say minerals deal would serve as commitment to US security guarantee and Ukraine leader shouldn’t have pressed issue. Inside the Trump White House, officials blamed the Ukrainian ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends GOP budget plan
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 ...CBS News - 5d -
Albanese sidesteps questions on Trump as he backs Zelenskyy after White House confrontation
PM pledges support for Ukraine but declines to directly comment on US president’s approach as community rallies in Sydney. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 2d -
GOP Sen. Mike Lee suggests letting ‘pirates’ take on cartels on the border
Republican Sen. Mike Lee (Utah) suggested Wednesday that Congress and President Trump should allow private citizens, or "pirates," to take on international cartels to protect national security. Lee ...The Hill - 4d -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says Zelenskyy "overplayed his hand" after contentious meeting
President Trump spoke to reporters while leaving the White House on Friday after a contentious meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr. Trump said Zelenskyy ...CBS News - 2d -
What senators told Zelenskyy ahead of his meeting with Trump
A group of bipartisan senators met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday ahead of the tense exchange between the Ukrainian leader, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance.ABC News - 1d -
Trump administration briefing: pro-Ukraine rallies across US as Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy
Protesters took to the streets in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, with hundreds gathering to express support for Ukraine and its president– key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’
National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
U.S. officials don't know what will happen next on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
After Friday’s public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. officials say the path to a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is deeply uncertain — ...NBC News - 1d -
U.S. officials don't know what will happen next on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
After Friday’s public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. officials say the path to a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is deeply uncertain — ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump Administration Shakes Up ICE Leadership
The leadership change comes as the president aims to make good on a promise of mass deportations and arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Trump, Again, Chooses Loyalty Over Leadership
The firing of the nation’s top military officer is the latest example of the president prioritizing fealty over sound policy and expertise.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Trump dominates Liberal leadership debate in Canada
The debate is the first of two in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader.BBC News - 6d -
Trump said Zelenskyy ‘does not have the cards’. But how well is he playing his own hand? | Olga Chyzh
The US president has no interest in countering aggressors. His short-termist game plan will cost America dear. The White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be ...The Guardian - 1d -
Europeans rally around Zelenskyy but will struggle to formulate a plan to defend Ukraine
The showdown in the Oval Office has exposed the huge rift between the US and EuropeFinancial Times - 2d -
Rep. John James says "Russia is the aggressor," but Zelenskyy "fumbled the bag" in meeting
Republican Rep. John James of Michigan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while "Russia is the aggressor" and President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal," Ukrainian President ...CBS News - 21h -
Rep. John James says "Russia is the aggressor," but Zelenskyy "fumbled the bag" in meeting
Republican Rep. John James of Michigan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while "Russia is the aggressor" and President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal," Ukrainian President ...CBS News - 21h -
The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? | George Monbiot
So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gates. All the talk now is of how we might defend ourselves ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump is 'surrendering to the Russians,' Democratic Sen. Jack Reed says
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Democratic Sen. Jack Reed decried Trump's recent attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and alignment with Russia.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
Democratic Sen. Reed says Trump is trying to politicize the military
Sen. Jack Reed, ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee, said Trump’s purge of senior Pentagon leaders is a threat to the nonpartisan nature of the military.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
Sen. Chris Coons weighs in on the impact of Trump's foreign policy approach
As tensions rise between the U.S. and some European leaders, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons weighs in on the impact of Trump's foreign policy approach.CBS News - 4d -
Trump defends Musk’s ‘genius’ email to federal workers
President Trump on Monday defended tech billionaire Elon Musk after pushback over his email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week and in doing so, raising the of ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - 4d -
Rubio Attacks Zelensky, Firmly Defending Trump and Vance
Facing a wave of criticism from his former Senate colleagues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the complaints lobbed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance against Ukraine’s leader.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump, Macron take questions on Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the Oval Office and took questions about the future of Ukraine and the possibility of a deal with Russia. Mr. Trump also took questions ...CBS News - 6d -
The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama
For the next four years, at least, the America we knew is over.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement
“Did not see that one coming,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.Politico - Feb. 19 -
Trump asserts dominance as GOP senators come to heel
President Trump has proven to be a dominant force in politics and other aspects of American life in his first month back in the White House, showcasing how much his influence has grown since he ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
The Memo: Trump’s jabs at Ukraine divide GOP
President Trump ratcheted up his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, deepening the first real schism of his second term within the GOP. Appearing on the "Brian Kilmeade ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
McConnell becomes maverick for Trump, GOP Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) decision to conclude his storied political career marks the end of an era for Senate Republicans, especially as the longtime GOP leader increasingly signals he’s a ...The Hill - Feb. 22